Add a backing fabric to your embroidery - I explain why, when and how!

Why do I stitch on 2 pices of fabric? In this video I explain all! Are you an embroidery beginner? Or thinking about how to get into the hobby? Go to the 'Beginning Embroidery' page on my website to learn more: https://www.sarahhomfray.com/beginner... Like this video and subscribe to the channel for more hand embroidery tutorials. CLICK THIS LINK TO SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Visit https://www.sarahhomfray.com for your hand embroidery supplies. Hand embroidery for beginners and experts! 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Why I use backing fabric 04:08 What fabric I use 06:16 How I use backing fabric 10:33 When I wouldn't use backing faric Sign up for my monthly e-mail Newsletter: https://www.sarahhomfray.com/newslett... Follow me on social media Facebook -   / sarahhomfray​   Instagram -   / sarah_homfray   Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sarahhomfray #SarahHomfrayEmbroidery #SarahHomfrayNeedlepoint #SarahHomfrayStitchLibrary #BeginnersEmbroidery #BeginnersHandEmbroidery #EmbroideryForBeginners #HandEmbroideryForBeginners #HandEmbroideryTutorial #HandEmbroidery

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